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How do I specify ink colors?

Inks are matched to standard Pantone PMS colors found in the Pantone Plus Formula Guide. Coated (C) and Uncoated (U) inks with the same PMS number may appear different both onscreen and when printed. American Plastic only prints with coated inks. When creating your art, we strongly suggest referring to a PMS guide to specify colors.

Art programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and others allow you to select colors from various palettes, and you should be able to select the Pantone Plus Coated palette to design your work. We will always provide a digital proof of your art in the colors specified, but keep in mind that colors may not look the same on screen, or printed on paper from desktop printers.